Newsletter #35

The end of year exams will take place from 14 November 2016. Learners are expected to allocate sufficient study time in order to prepare thoroughly for each subject. Parents are reminded that these exams contribute to the final promotion mark. Learners are advised to set up study time tables to allocate sufficient study time for each subject. Parents are encouraged to support learners in preparation for the exams. Please refer to the timetable

CAREER DAY (REMINDER)

On Friday, 28 October 2016, the grade 7 learners will have their career day, where they will dress up as a professional that they aspire to be when they grow up. They will be addressed by speaker, Dr Kgomotso Mogapi.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

All parents are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on 16 November 2016 in the school hall. We would like to appeal to all parents to avail themselves for this important meeting.

FOUNDATION PHASE SHOW

There will be a show for learners in the foundation phase, titled the Three Musketeers on Wednesday, 9 November 2016 at a cost of R25. Parents are encouraged to pay for this show as it will provide academic development and support critical thinking skills.

MAD HATTERS

All grade 1 to 7 learners are invited to join in on the fun! On Friday, 11 November 2016 learners are invited to wear civvies and a funky creative hat at a cost of R10. Prizes will be up for grabs for the most creative hat. A winner will be chosen from each grade.

FOUNDATION PHASE COMMUNITY OUTREACH

As part of our community outreach programme this year, the Foundation Phase department has chosen to support some of the animal shelters in and around the Midrand area. As the festive season is approaching, these shelters become inundated with abandoned animals. We appeal to the generosity that our parents have shown in the past, to please support us in assisting these organizations. We are requesting that learners in grade one, two and three, as well as LSEN class, to kindly donate either an item of non-perishable cat or dog food. Donations will be accepted between now and 30 November 2016.

GYMNASTICS

Seven of our gymnasts’ learners will be representing the school and the province at the 2016 Tumbling gymnastics Mini SA’s which will be held in Randburg on Saturday, 29 October 2016. We wish the following gymnasts all the best in their upcoming competition: Bokamoso Maimela, Bokamoso Rantso, Mukhethwa Bodeli, Masego Mohlala, Katlego Makosonke, Chantelle Mnisi and Boitshoko Manaiwa.

RE-REGISTRATION

Please note that Re-registration forms for 2016 were sent with learners on Tuesday, 11 October 2016. The due date for submission of the forms will be on or before Friday (4 November 2016). Last date for re-registration payment of R1000 is Friday the 11th of November 2016. We urge that both parents sign the forms as incomplete forms will not be accepted. Please note that if we do not receive confirmation of the learners returning, we will replace your child with someone on the waiting list.

SCHOOL FEE’S

All parents are requested to ensure their school fees account is up to date. School fees can be paid at the school’s finance office in cash, debit or credit card or by direct deposit into the school’s bank account.

BANK DETAILS:

BANK: NEDBANK BRANCH: MIDRAND ACC. NO.: 1686 04 0075

CODE: 168642 TYPE: CURRENT REF: USE NAME, SURNAME & GRADE OF THE CHILD